1. (Histoire) Dépendance envers un seigneur.
2. Asservissement.
ETYM Old Eng. vassalage, French vasselage, Late Lat. vassallaticum.
1. The state of being a vassal, or feudatory.
2. Political servitude; dependence; subjection; slavery.
3. A territory held in vassalage.
4. Vassals, collectively; vassalry.
5. Valorous service, such as that performed by a vassal; valor; prowess; courage.